Ask the Experts

Garden City Hospital is here to help. Now you can browse, search and view answers to frequently asked health questions. Have a personal health question you need answered? We can do that too! Simply submit your question and we will get it to the appropriate GCH health expert for an answer.

Ask the Experts is for general information purposes only. It should never be thought of as medical advice or treatment, nor should it be used in place of a thorough medical screening or an exam by a licensed medical professional. Medical advice should be sought from an emergency room, urgent care center, or licensed medical professional. If you need help finding a physician, use our online physician directory to locate a Garden City Hospital Health Expert that’s right for you.

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Do you have any advice on the best way to stay healthy over the entire holiday season?

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Here are a few important tips I share with my patients, which is good advice all year round:

Wash hands often to keep yourself from spreading germs and getting sick. Wash ... read more

Get your family vaccinated. If you haven’t gotten a flu vaccine, it’s not too late.

Fasten seat belts while driving. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to his/her height, weight, and age. Use a seat belt every time, no matter how short the trip.